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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.86, 1,225.28 and 489.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.86, 1,225.28 and 489.55 is: 675.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.86 : 1,225.28 = 489.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.86/1,225.28 = 489.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.86x = 1,225.28 × 489.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.86x = 599,830.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,830.31/887.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.59

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